THE NOSE
In this^3 ⁄ 4 view of the nose (a), the triangular side plane is defined as the shadow side of the nose. Of course, the shape of this
side plane will vary greatly, depending on the character and shape of the nose you are drawing. There is a clear demarcation
of the front and side plane, with the light coming from the front-right side of the model’s head. Also, the angled underside
plane of the nose is visible as a darker shadow that follows the length of the nostril. The greatest amount of contrast occurs
where the front of the underside plane meets the front plane at this point, which optically helps the nose advance toward the
viewer. Take note of the point midway down the bridge of the nose, where the sharpness of the light and shadow becomes
the greatest. This is a point where the nasal bone is closest to the surface and often creates more abrupt changes in the
planes of the form.
This diagram (b) delineates the three main planes of the nose that would be seen from this view.
Facial Features
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a b